Transport

Apple has abandoned its efforts to build an electric car, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday that cited people with knowledge of the matter. The tech giant has been working on the ambitious project for about the last 10 years, though during that time, it never spoke publicly about it. News of the decision to wind down efforts on the so-called “Apple Car” was delivered on Tuesday by Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams and Kevin Lynch, an executive in charge of the project, to the 2,000 or so people working…

Owning and leasing a vehicle used to be the two primary ways to get behind the wheel. However, that’s starting to change with the advent of car subscription services. These plans essentially take leasing to the extreme, covering every aspect of car ownership aside from the cost of fuel. That means you won’t have to worry about unexpected expenses related to insurance or maintenance, as your single monthly payment takes care of all those headaches. If you plan on driving a single vehicle for a long time, owning a car…

The Reserve Bank of India has permitted authorised banks and non-banks to issue prepaid payment wallets for usage in public transport systems.In a notification issued today, the central bank amended its norms on issuance of prepaid wallets to allow special wallets to be issued for tickets in public transport systems.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIM LucknowIIML Executive Programme in FinTech, Banking & Applied Risk ManagementVisitIIM KozhikodeIIMK Advanced Data…

Chevrolet It looks like the Bolt isn’t dead after all. Only a few months after Chevrolet announced that it would be killing the Bolt EV, the company reversed course and said that the Bolt will live on. And, finally, we have a few more details about what will likely remain one of the cheapest EVs in its next iteration. That’s not to say it’ll ever be the same again, though. On the contrary, Chevrolet says that it’ll be releasing a new-and-improved second generation of the Bolt that’ll be built on General Motors’…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found reduced cost public transport can play an important role in affordability and accessibility, specifically for those on lower incomes who face transport difficulty. The study, which surveyed public housing respondents in Ōtautahi Christchurch, found…

Whether you do your driving with an off-road vehicle, one of the most impressive EVs on the road, or anything in between, the driving experience can be made all the better by knowing you look good doing so. Keeping your vehicle clean isn’t always the easiest chore, nor is it something everyone likes to do. You can make shorter work of it with a pressure washer, and with warmer weather around the corner we decided to round up the best pressure washers for cars in 2024. The best pressure washers for cars in 2024 Buy…

Simulation of trajectories of microplastic particles released into the North Atlantic Ocean after 0 days (a), 12 days (b), 38 days (c) and 76 days (d). Credit: Credit: Frontiers in Marine Science (2024). DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2024.1314754 Marine microplastics (1 μm–5 mm diameter) are an ever-pressing concern, given their longevity in the environment (>100 years) and the effects they have on the organisms inhabiting them,…

Whether you’re a rider of one of the best electric bikes or get around town with the bulkier tires of a car, truck, or SUV, a portable tire inflator is something to keep close by. Portable tire inflators are unobtrusive, affordable, and pretty easy to keep on hand no matter what your vehicle of choice may be. The best portable tire inflators can easily get you out of a jam should you manage a flat tire somewhere, and with so many on the market we decided to track down which portable tire inflators we think are the…

Reported By: Sharad PandeyLast Updated: February 21, 2024, 15:45 ISTThe ministry of road transport and highways has issued an order on this matter. (Representational image/PTI)All the work at the RTO happens through the Parivahan and Sarathi portals. From January 31 to February 12, both these portals were not working due to technical snags. Because of this, the renewal of learner's, driver's, and conductor's licences could not be done onlineIf your learner’s licence or driving licence has expired or if you were trying to…

“The Kia EV9 is a great buy no matter which model you go for.” Pros Stylish design Luxurious, spacious interior Good performance Reasonable price Cons Low range on entry-level models The world of electric SUVs hasn’t been known for its variety. If you’re in the market for a full-size SUV and want…